When you think of a scrambler, what is it that comes to your mind? For me, it’s a mix of retro design, aggressive stance and the soul of an ADV. Scrambling these elements together gets you the Triumph Scrambler 400 X. Following in the footsteps of its sibling - the Speed 400, the Scrambler 400 X shares the same heart as its sibling, the Speed 400, but does it have a different personality? Let’s start with the design first.
You could say that the Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 are stitched from the same cloth when it comes to design and quality. Similarities aside, the Scrambler 400 X does justice to its name. The neo-retro look, towering stance and minimalistic approach scream Scrambler in every possible way. The best part is the fact that the design language has clearly descended from its elder siblings, the Street Scrambler and the Scrambler 1200. The tear-drop-shaped 13-litre fuel tank is one of the only bits wearing a vibrant paint job, while the rest of the motorcycle is all brushed metal and matte black.
You get a good-looking split seat that is easily accessible and comfortable for the long haul. Its 835mm seat height sits comfortably between the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 390 Adventure and while being easily accessible for medium-height riders, is spacious enough for a six-footer like myself. And in keeping with the positioning as a Scrambler, it gets some interesting bits too, like the wide handlebar that gets a crossbar with a chin guard in the centre and a set of knuckle guards all of which are standard fitment.
This story is from the November 2023 edition of TURBOCHARGED.
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